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CFTH e-News 01/20/11
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Greetings!
Community members often ask, "How can I help?" Here is an easy answer:
The Council for the Homeless asks you to help us purchase C-Tran adult day passes for people who are homeless. C-Tran adult day passes cost $3.75 each - that's a little more than a penny a day for a year. The passes will be distributed during the January 27 Point in Time Count (the annual homeless census conducted by outreach professionals and volunteers) and at Project Homeless Connect, also January 27. Funds raised through donations to the Council for the Homeless website between January 12 and January 26 will be used to purchase C-Tran adult day passes.
Please donate today and forward this email to your friends, family, and colleagues. This is a great example of a "little bit going a long way!"
A $3.75 adult day pass makes it possible for someone to attend to a variety of needs or appointments over the course of a day. They may need to look for employment, go to work or to the grocery store, pick up their children, keep a medical appointment, or attend to other common needs. Your donation will make a tangible and meaningful difference.
If you prefer to donate via regular mail, please send your contribution to Council for the Homeless, 2500 Main Street, Vancouver WA 98660. Please note "bus pass contribution" on your check. To donate on the phone, please call me at 360-993-9561.
Thank you and have a great rest of the week and weekend,
Charlene
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News of Interest
(Links may be time sensitive)
Kudos to Project Homeless Connect Steering Committee members Missy Shepherd and Eric Lindoff - Local residents are involved in project for the homeless
The crafts and donations mentioned in this article were shared with guests at the Winter Hospitality Overflow - MLK legacy celebrated with service projects
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Special Training Opportunity for those who work in homeless services
Thursday, January 27, 2011 | 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
| Free Homelessness Resource Center (HRC) Webcast Promoting a Healthy Work Environment in Homeless Services: What Works
People working in homeless services, regardless of their position, face challenging working conditions and are at risk of burnout. How can agencies best support staff and promote a positive work environment? Sign up for a free SAMHSA HRC webcast to learn more. Presenters Ken Kraybill, B.J. Iacino, and Ayala Livny will share lessons learned and offer strategies for promoting a healthy workplace.
The presenters will describe the characteristics of a trauma-informed healthy work environment and will address topics ranging from: identifying organizational core values, developing a "learning environment," ensuring effective supervision, integrating consumers, practicing inclusive decision making, and promoting self-care.
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Council for the Homeless
Staff Board of Directors
Craig Lyons, Executive Director Cheryl Pfaff, President
Ken Burris, CVM Coordinator Sierk Braam, Vice President
Serenity Madrone, Clearinghouse Coordinator Beth Oliver, Treasurer
David Moore, Community Housing Coordinator Barbara Baldus
Charlene Welch, Administrative Coordinator Pam Brokaw
Dale Whitley, HMIS Coordinator Scott Firstenburg
Kathleen O'Connor
Ralph Parker
Beryl Robison
Sharon Wylie
Elected Representatives
Marc Boldt, Clark County Commissioner
Pat Campbell, City of Vancouver Councilmember
Debra Conway, Vancouver Housing Authority Commissioner
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